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The baby name Cleopatra is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˌkliːəˈpætrə/; respelling: KLEE-ə-PAT-rə.

Cleopatra is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: IPA: /ˌkliːəˈpætrə/; respelling: KLEE-ə-PAT-rə

What is the meaning of the name Cleopatra ?

The baby name Cleopatra is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˌkliːəˈpætrə/; respelling: KLEE-ə-PAT-rə.

Cleopatra is Greek in Origin.

Cleopatra derives from the Ancient Greek name Kleopatra (Κλεοπάτρα), formed from kleos “glory, fame” and patēr “father,” yielding the meaning “glory of the father.” The name appears in Classical and Hellenistic sources and was well established among Macedonian and Greek aristocracy before spreading throughout the Eastern Mediterranean.

Its most famous bearer is Cleopatra VII Philopator (69–30 BCE), the last active ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt, whose legacy in Roman histories, Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra, and later art revived the name in Europe. Earlier figures include Cleopatra of Macedon, sister of Alexander the Great. Though comparatively rare in the English-speaking world, it endures in Greece and sees periodic revival as a dramatic, regal choice. Variants and cognates include Greek Kleopatra, French Cléopâtre, Russian Kleopatra (Клеопатра), Hungarian Kleopátra, and Italian/Spanish/Romanian Cleopatra; short forms and modern diminutives include Cleo and Cléa/Clea.

Cleopatra has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Cleopatra

Cleopatra II of Egypt Royal · Born -183 · Ancient Egypt Cleopatra II of Egypt was a queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom, known for her tumultuous reign during the 2nd century BC. She played a significant role in the political intrigues of her time, often aligning with and opposing various family members to maintain power. Her life was marked by alliances and conflicts that shaped the history of Ancient Egypt. Cleopatra III of Egypt Royal · Born -160 Cleopatra III of Egypt was a queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom who played a significant role in the political dynamics of her time. She is most famous for her involvement in the power struggles within the Ptolemaic dynasty and her influence over the Egyptian throne during the 2nd century BC. Her reign was marked by alliances and conflicts with other members of her royal family. Cleopatra Selene II Royal · Born -39 Cleopatra Selene II was a queen of Mauretania, famous for being the daughter of the Egyptian queen Cleopatra VII and the Roman general Mark Antony. She played a significant role in the politics of her time, bridging the cultures of Egypt and Rome. Her marriage to King Juba II helped solidify alliances and maintain stability in the region.

Cleopatra – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
NA 0 #32 2 2,537
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
JM 0 #91 3 3,714
MD Girls 0 #92 1 865
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
CY Girls 0 #106 16 3,755
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
GR 0 #131 5 3,911
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
BW Girls 0 #137 12 4,216
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
Sweden Girls 2020 #179 2 1,663
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
NA Girls 0 #212 13 7,146
AO Girls 0 #215 3 4,575
GR Girls 0 #217 26 6,293
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
JM Girls 0 #239 21 7,507
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
EC Girls 0 #256 3 3,650
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
NG 0 #269 4 5,926
Canada Girls 2023 #273 7 2,824
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
GH Girls 0 #314 11 6,973
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
KZ Girls 0 #330 3 5,862
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
BD Girls 0 #403 4 8,413
ZA 0 #403 45 14,421
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
EG 0 #408 5 6,387
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
PH Girls 0 #421 9 13,098
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
PT Girls 0 #467 5 7,952
PA Girls 0 #471 11 9,861
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
IQ Girls 0 #520 6 11,303
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
UY Girls 0 #530 7 6,731
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
CM Girls 0 #555 6 11,671
KW Girls 0 #555 7 19,177
LY 0 #555 5 12,703
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
CR Girls 0 #570 4 11,342
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
AR Girls 0 #582 18 8,289
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
AE Girls 0 #589 9 20,968
ZA Girls 0 #602 703 25,928
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
IL Girls 0 #641 5 11,648
BO Girls 0 #645 7 9,488
HK Girls 0 #645 6 16,104
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
LB 0 #685 6 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
IT 0 #704 11 4,183
NG Girls 0 #720 67 15,093
Finland Girls 2026 #731 8 3,895
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
SY 0 #764 4 11,684
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
TN 0 #818 12 13,765
Germany Girls 0 #825 14 4,949
CL Girls 0 #831 21 14,098
EG Girls 0 #864 96 14,742
EG Boys 0 #865 22 15,035
United States Girls 2024 #872 45 8,487
PE Girls 0 #902 42 14,861
Spain Girls 0 #905 79 5,561
SA Girls 0 #916 20 25,931
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
BR Girls 0 #931 11 12,708
NL Girls 0 #939 17 5,933
MY Girls 0 #956 39 24,821
CO Boys 0 #977 5 15,656
CO Girls 0 #1,011 68 16,140
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
MA 0 #1,103 26 20,986
MX Girls 0 #1,116 68 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,123 328 9,415
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,162 17 25,619
DZ 0 #1,165 12 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,176 7 25,439
TR 0 #1,249 6 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,460 12 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,685 7 28,008

Cleopatra is popular in 74 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Cleopatra

Cleopatra is predominantly a girl's name.
Cleopatra is a 4 syllable name, pronounced IPA: /ˌkliːəˈpætrə/; respelling: KLEE-ə-PAT-rə.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Cleo, Kleopatra, Cléopâtre and Kleopátra.
Across languages, Cleopatra has these equivalents: Russian: Клеопатра (Kleopatra), Arabic: كليوباترا (Kilyubatra).
Yes — Cleopatra ranked #179 in Sweden in 2020, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Cleopatra ranks highest in Sweden (#179 in 2020).
Cleopatra's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #915 in 2014 to #872 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 3 notable people named Cleopatra are in our database, including Cleopatra II of Egypt (Royal), Cleopatra III of Egypt (Royal), Cleopatra Selene II (Royal).